Israel strikes Gaza Strip; 11 ministers seek to oust Prime Minister May
(Baonghean.vn) - British newspaper said 11 ministers sought to oust Prime Minister May; Israel launched airstrikes on the Gaza Strip; NATO confirmed that the US will build an arsenal in Poland; Pakistan deployed Chinese anti-aircraft missiles near the Indian border... are the world's outstanding news in the past 24 hours.
Israel airstrikes Gaza Strip
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Orange light in the sky in the Gaza Strip during an Israeli airstrike on March 14, 2019. Photo: AFP/TTXVN |
The Israeli military said its aircraft struck Hamas positions in the Gaza Strip early on March 24, following clashes between Palestinian protesters and Israeli soldiers at the border. Palestinian protesters in Gaza threw several explosive devices at Israel's border fence on the evening of March 23, one of which triggered an attack alert in southern Israel, according to AFP news agency.
The Israeli military statement stated: "In response to multiple explosive devices thrown towards the Israeli border fence and detonated during the riots in Gaza, an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) aircraft attacked two Hamas observation posts in the southern Gaza Strip." There have been no reports of casualties in the Gaza Strip.
North Korean official arrives in Vladivostok after visiting Moscow
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| North Korean officials arrive in Vladivostok after visiting Moscow. Photo: Yonhap |
According to South Korea's Yonhap news agency, Mr. Kim Chang-son - known as the de facto chief of staff of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and a member of the State Affairs Commission of North Korea - departed for Vladivostok in Russia's Far East on March 23 after concluding a visit to Moscow in a move believed to be part of preparations for the possibility of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un visiting Russia.
Kim Chang-son's visit has sparked speculation that Pyongyang may be preparing for leader Kim Jong-un's first visit to Russia since taking power. Pyongyang has stepped up diplomatic activity with Moscow since the recent summit between leader Kim Jong-un and US President Donald Trump in Hanoi.
Pakistan deploys Chinese air defense missiles near Indian border
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LY-80 complex in Pakistan's 2017 parade. Photo:Twitter. |
RTCiting a report by Indian intelligence, five units of LY-80 medium-range air defense missiles and IBIS-150 air surveillance radars made in China have been placed by Pakistan near the line of control in the Kashmir region. Many CH-4 and CH-5 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have also been deployed there.
Observers say Islamabad is looking for ways to counter New Delhi’s future air strikes, after India’s Su-30MKI fighter jet demonstrated its ability to outmaneuver Pakistan’s most advanced aircraft. The LY-80 medium-range air defense system could help Pakistan implement asymmetric tactics and establish no-fly zones for Indian aircraft.
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Prime Minister May at a press conference on Brexit on March 21. Photo: AFP. |
SheetSunday TimesThe British government reported on March 24 that 11 unnamed ministers agreed that Prime Minister Theresa May should resign, saying she was "confused" and no longer capable of leading. "The end is near. She will leave in the next 10 days," a minister said. This information was released in the context of the British Parliament on March 12 rejecting the draft Brexit agreement to take Britain out of the European Union (EU) proposed by Prime Minister May. Mrs. May's Brexit agreement was rejected in January.
Potential replacements for Prime Minister May include Deputy Prime Minister David Lidington, Environment Secretary Michael Gove or Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt. The group of 11 ministers is expected to call on Mrs May to resign on March 25, threatening to resign if the demand is not accepted.
NATO confirms US will build weapons depot in Poland
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| US and Polish soldiers during a joint exercise in the town of Zagan (Poland). Photo: STAR AND STRIPESrunei hospitalized for emergency treatment |
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has confirmed that the US will build an arms storage facility in Poland as the alliance strengthens its defenses against Russia. The facility will be built in the city of Powidz, about 200 km west of the Polish capital Warsaw. The cost of building the facility is up to 260 million USD (6,020 billion VND), according to the newspaper.The Wall Street JournalNATO will use the warehouse to store enough armored vehicles, weapons and ammunition for a brigade.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said construction would begin in late 2019 and be completed within two years. He said the arsenal would help strengthen the US military presence in Poland.
Preliminary results of Thai election: Pro-military party unexpectedly takes the lead.
Voter representatives, authorities and the Election Commission together check ballot boxes before voting begins. Photo: Son Nam/VNA
Thai election officials began counting votes on March 24 after a closely watched election that ended at 5 p.m. local time. Initial results released later showed a close race between the Pheu Thai Party, Thailand's largest opposition party and a party aligned with former Prime Minister Thaksin, and the pro-military Palang Pracharat Party.
According toReuters,With 89% of votes counted, the Election Commission said the pro-military Palang Pracharat party, whose candidate is incumbent Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-o-cha, is leading with 7 million votes.
Another strong earthquake occurred in Indonesia
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| A road destroyed after an earthquake in Mataram, capital of West Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia on August 20, 2018. Photo: AFP/VNA |
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck Indonesia's Moluccas Islands on the morning of March 24, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said. The epicenter of the quake was 76.5 kilometers deep and 147 kilometers northwest of the city of Ternate.
This is the second earthquake to hit Indonesia in the same morning. A 5.4 magnitude earthquake struck a few hours earlier on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi. There have been no reports of casualties or damage to property, nor have there been any tsunami warnings from the two earthquakes.
Another strong earthquake occurred in Indonesia
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A 6.3 magnitude earthquake shook Indonesia's Moluccas Islands on the morning of March 24, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported.
The earthquake's epicenter was at a depth of 76.5 km under the sea and 147 km northwest of the city of Ternate.
This is the second earthquake to hit Indonesia in the same morning. A 5.4 magnitude earthquake struck a few hours earlier on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi.
There are currently no reports of damage to people or property, nor tsunami warnings due to the two earthquakes.
